When Mo Yuan arrived at the foot of the mountain west of the village, he saw a familiar figure busy at work in the distance. Upon closer inspection, he realized it was Zhou Huai'an, who was intently checking the equipment, seemingly unaware of Mo Yuan's arrival.

It wasn't until Mo Yuan spoke that Old Zhou looked up, smiled, and said, "Oh, Mo Yuan!" Then he lowered his head again and continued with his work.

Mo Yuan was very curious, because just a short while ago when the two parted, Old Zhou was still at home. He couldn't help but ask, "Master, what are you doing here?" Since Old Zhou had taught Mo Yuan many things, Mo Yuan naturally recognized him as his teacher.

Old Zhou also liked Mo Yuan very much and wanted to impart more knowledge to him in order to repay Mo Yuan for taking care of him and his wife. So, Old Zhou naturally became Mo Yuan's teacher.

Hearing Mo Yuan's question, Old Zhou replied, "Oh, I was just lazing around at home with nothing to do. Your master's wife was cooking and didn't need my help, so I came over to check on things. There shouldn't be any major problems." Hearing Old Zhou's words, Mo Yuan finally felt relieved.

Since Lao Zhou had said so, there definitely wouldn't be any problems. However, he still didn't dare to be careless, since they would be using the equipment tomorrow, and they needed to ensure everything was foolproof. Therefore, he decided to check it carefully again with Lao Zhou.

After everything was checked and confirmed to be in order, the two left with peace of mind. Along the way, the master and apprentice chatted easily, discussing the current situation and future development. Mo Yuan intentionally or unintentionally mentioned some future prospects, including plans and development directions for Xiao Mo Village.

Old Zhou was originally a university professor; his vision and knowledge differed from ordinary people. He would occasionally interject, always hitting the nail on the head. He expressed his appreciation for Mo Yuan's insight and judgment, praising him highly.

However, when Lao Zhou heard Mo Yuan say that he had not graduated from high school, he was surprised.

Curious, he asked Mo Yuan why he had such profound insights. Mo Yuan could only vaguely explain, "I was immature and playful before. During high school, the whole school went on strike, which caused my studies to fall behind. After the college entrance examination was reinstated, I didn't return to school. Only recently did I realize the importance of knowledge and start studying on my own again." After listening, Old Zhou expressed his admiration for Mo Yuan's studious spirit and ability to improve himself.

They chatted a lot along the way. After parting, Lao Zhou and Mo Yuan agreed to meet at the equipment location at the foot of the mountain the next day. Lao Zhou wanted to contribute as much as possible, since he was now considered part of Xiao Mo Village, and he was happy to do something to improve the village's environment. Mo Yuan had initially advised Lao Zhou to rest for a few days, since there wasn't much going on for the time being and the equipment was fine. He suggested that Lao Zhou could step in if needed, but Lao Zhou, clearly not one to sit still, refused Mo Yuan's suggestion. Mo Yuan had no choice but to let it be.

Early the next morning, Mo Yuan led his men to the location where the equipment was placed. A considerable crowd had already gathered, curiously observing the brand-new equipment and discussing it animatedly. Everyone wanted to know what these machines Mo Yuan had brought back could do.

Mo Yuan and Lao Zhou exchanged a glance, then smiled and explained to everyone, "These are machines used to crush stones and mix cement." As they spoke, they began to demonstrate how to operate the equipment.

Mo Yuan placed a large rock into the crusher, pressed the switch, and the crusher quickly started running, emitting a deafening roar. In no time, the once whole rock was turned into a pile of small stones.

Next, Lao Zhou poured some cement and sand into the mixer, turned on the power, and the mixer started to rotate. As the mixer rotated, the cement and sand inside gradually mixed evenly, forming a pool of gray slurry.

Witnessing this, everyone present was amazed. They exclaimed, "These machines are incredible! They're so much faster than crushing stones by hand!" Some even sighed, "This is the power of knowledge! We really need to let our children read and write; only then can they change their destiny!"

Through this demonstration, the villagers gained a deeper understanding of the importance and convenience of electricity. They realized that only with electricity could they use these advanced machines and improve work efficiency.

At the same time, they are also full of expectations for the future, hoping to have more access to such new technologies and improve their quality of life.

After people personally experienced the convenience brought by the machines, they immediately began to divide the work and cooperate.

Right next to the cement mixer, Mo Yuan led a group of people to begin manufacturing a completely new item—precast cement slabs. Mo Yuan planned to also design the sewer system along with the village's road construction project.

In the past, villagers would carelessly pour their household wastewater onto the dirt road in front of their doors, making the road muddy and difficult to navigate when it rained. Now, Mo Yuan has decided to build a sewer system along the road to improve this situation, making life more convenient and eliminating worries about slippery roads in the rain.

Therefore, a large number of precast cement slabs are needed to cover the sewers, which will make maintenance and repairs easier if any problems arise in the future!

With the help of a mixer, the production of these cement slabs will be much more efficient.

At the same time, the brick kiln began to burn brightly. Bricks were needed to build the sewers, and Mo Shuisheng and others' superb construction skills were put to good use.

The entire Xiaomozhuang village was bustling with activity and full of vitality, displaying an atmosphere of prosperity and flourishing...